Operations, Controls Engineer - Manchester

Equinix, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Stock Purchase Plan

Travel benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an Operations Controls Engineer for its Manchester data centre portfolio. You will support monitoring, automation and controls across facilities, collaborating with engineering and site teams to uphold high reliability and performance standards.

You will engage with BMS/DCIM platforms, power monitoring and analytics, while driving continuous improvement in system coverage and alarm quality. A global, collaborative environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering or building automation for critical facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting across field devices, controllers and networks.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus and OPC protocols is essential.
• Familiarity with AVEVA System Platform or Schneider controllers desired.

Responsibilities

• Configure, onboard and validate assets and alarms in BMS/DCIM platforms.
• Validate power circuit monitoring and data flows across systems.
• Investigate data quality and performance issues across monitoring platforms.
• Participate in commissioning, startup and testing of controls deployments.

Skills

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

IP networking

SO/PO & P&IDs

Operational excellence

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

Kepware

Matrikon

Schneider PLCs

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

As an Operations Controls Engineer within our Data Center Services Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the performance, visibility and reliability of the critical infrastructure that powers the digital world. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of data centres, collaborating with engineering, operations and technology teams to support advanced monitoring, automation and controls systems that keep our facilities running at the highest standards.

This role is for all our Manchester sites but is primarily based at Manchester MA5. The team spans across EMEA north countries and you may also have the opportunity to assist colleagues in those locations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, global environment where you'll constantly learn, solve complex problems and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

Support and Optimise Critical Infrastructure Systems

• Configure, onboard and validate assets, alarms and monitoring points within Building Management Systems (BMS) and Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms
• Support the implementation and validation of power circuit monitoring within Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM) systems
• Validate and optimise infrastructure performance metrics, including Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE)

Troubleshoot and Improve System Performance

• Investigate and resolve data quality, integration, communication and controls performance issues across monitoring platforms
• Support controls integrations, validating point mapping, alarming strategies and data flows
• Identify opportunities to improve monitoring coverage, operational visibility, alarm quality and overall system performance

Deliver Projects and Commissioning Activities

• Participate in commissioning, startup, testing and validation activities for controls and monitoring deployments
• Work closely with vendors, consultants, system integrators and site teams to deliver controls-related projects successfully
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation, procedures and implementation standards

Collaborate and Share Expertise

• Partner with regional operations teams, engineers and stakeholders across Equinix's global portfolio
• Share knowledge, best practices and technical expertise to improve operational effectiveness and reliability
• Support a culture of continuous learning, innovation and operational excellence

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Experience in controls engineering, building automation, industrial controls or critical facility environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills across field devices, controllers, network components and supervisory systems
• Knowledge of controls systems supporting electrical, HVAC, fire protection and other critical infrastructure
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus and OPC communications protocols
• Familiarity with one or more controls platforms, including Schneider Electric PLCs and AVEVA System Platform
• Experience with data collection, protocol conversion or historian platforms such as Kepware, Matrikon or similar technologies
• Understanding of IP networking concepts, including switches, routers, VLANs and network troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret Sequences of Operation, P&IDs, control drawings, electrical schematics and one-line diagrams

Communication and Collaboration

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence collaborating with colleagues, vendors and partners across multiple countries and cultures
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent problem‑solving capabilities

Desirable Experience

• Experience within data centres, critical facilities, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors or similarly automated environments
• Exposure to commissioning, startup activities, functional testing or site acceptance testing
• Previous Trend, Tridium or Schneider Ecostruxure Building Operation experience

Our Values in Action

At Equinix, we're looking for people who embody our values:

• Be Customer and Service Obsessed: You focus on delivering reliable solutions that improve operational performance and customer outcome
• Think and Act Differently: You embrace innovation, challenge conventional thinking and continuously seek ways to improve
• Build Bolder Futures: You proactively solve complex challenges and help shape the future of critical digital infrastructure
• Win As A Team: You collaborate across functions, geographies and cultures to achieve shared goals
• Champion Possibilities: You are curious, adaptable and committed to learning and helping others grow

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive Salary:Attractive compensation package
• Generous Leave:25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days (pro rata for shift positions)
• Comprehensive Insurance & Health Benefits:Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex Membership
• Investment Opportunities:Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Travel Benefits:Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Career Growth:Excellent opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

If you're an experienced controls professional with a passion for critical infrastructure, strong communication skills we'd love to hear from you.

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